Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, Second Edition by Roger Tory Peterson From Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Since the American Birding Association has expanded […]
by Peggy Thomas
A wonderfully illustrated biography of Roger Tory Peterson for children 8 and up.
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Roger Tory Peterson’s recent birthday did not go unnoticed around the web. Here are links to many recent reviews of books by and about Peterson. I had meant to publish this list this past week while on vacation, but never found the time. It was just as well, as I discovered many more today after […]
Today, August 28, is the 100th anniversary of Roger Tory Peterson’s birth. He was a writer, painter, photographer, conservationist, speaker, and probably many other things. But he will always be known primarily for his field guide to birds. Innovative and groundbreaking, it was worthy of the honor bestowed upon it. Peterson’s legacy is forever intertwined […]
Just as I was with blogs, I’m a bit slow on the whole podcast thing. But that has now changed. I’ve just discovered Birdwatch Radio. Well, I use the word “discover” pretty loosely. I had been aware of it for a while due to the host, Steve Moore, posting about it on our state’s listserv. […]
by Roger Tory Peterson
This combination of the Peterson guides to Eastern and Western North America has been extensively updated and enhanced. These changes, and the wonderful art, create a guide that is worth checking out.
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